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PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES GRANTED � Bachelor of Arts � Bachelor of Applied Arts � Bachelor of Applied Science � Bachelor of Commerce � Bachelor of Engineering � Bachelor of Fine Arts � Bachelor of Health Administration � Bachelor of Health Science � Bachelor of Science � Bachelor of Science in Nursing � Bachelor of Social Work � Bachelor of Technology GRADUATE STUDIES Ryerson also offers a number of graduate studies programs. Further information is available at www.ryerson.ca/gradstudies. When to Apply - Equal Consideration Dates Ryerson undergraduate programs begin in September of each year. Ryerson does not grant admission in the winter (January) or spring (May) term. Applications for admission should be made as early as possible. Grades-based selection programs May 1 Selective programs March 15 (requiring portfolios, auditions, interviews, etc.) Applicants to the Graphic Communications Management and Radio and Television Arts programs must submit their 750-word essay by March 15, 2001, directly to Ryerson�s Office of Admissions. Applications, supporting documents, and amendments received after these dates will be reviewed subject to space availability in the program. Applicants must have completed the studies required for admission by June 30, 2001. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for admission to a Ryerson program, you must: 1. Meet Ryerson�s admission requirements from the jurisdiction or country from which you are applying as well as the prerequisites for the specific program to which you have applied. For more information please refer to the Ryerson website: www.ryerson.ca or request a copy of the Admission Guidelines for International Students brochure available from the Office of Admissions/Liaison/Curriculum Advising. 2. Prerequisites should form part of your academic background, especially in the last two years of secondary and/or accredited post-secondary studies. 3. Prerequisites must be included with high academic standing. 4. Some programs also consider non-academic criteria in the decision process. What happens after you submit your application? 1. As soon as the OUAC has processed your application, you will receive an Acknowledgement/Amendment form and a Student I.D. number. Please use Your Student I.D. number in all communications with Ryerson. Please use the Acknowledgement/Amendment form to make any biographical or academic changes to your original application. 2. The OUAC will notify Ryerson on receipt of your application and also of any subsequent changes you make. Ryerson will then send to you a supplementary application form. The supplementary application form should be returned directly to Ryerson with a $45 (CDN) evaluation fee. Submit supporting documents to Ryerson�s Office of Admissions 1. Submit officially certified transcripts (two copies) giving full details of all your secondary and post-secondary studies directly to Ryerson. If your documents are in a language other than English, you must also include a notarized literal English translation. Translations do not replace the original documents - you must submit both. 2. Course descriptions/teaching outlines, including grading schemes and topics covered, may be required for all post-secondary studies. 3. Proof of English proficiency is required from all applicants except those: a. whose first language is English or; b. who have achieved satisfactory academic progress in at least five years of full-time study in an English-language school located in a country where the dominant language is English. Your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all requirements have been received. Please remember to include your Student I.D. number and program choice on all transcripts/documents. English proficiency tests acceptable to Ryerson are: TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - Ryerson Institution Code -0886 MELAB - Michigan English Language Testing Service IELTS - International English Language Testing Service. Minimum acceptable scores vary according to the program. For specific program requirements, please refer to the Ryerson website: www.ryerson.ca or request a copy of the Admission Guidelines for International Students brochure available from the Office of Admissions/Liaison/Curriculum Advising. PROGRAM Mathematics - and Science-based program offerings: [TOEFL] 560/220, [MELAB] 85, [IELTS] 6.5 Arts and all other program offerings: [TOEFL] 580/237, [MELAB] 85, [IELTS] 6.5 Pre-University Studies Option: [TOEFL] 500/137, [MELAB] 80, [IELTS] 5.5 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Entrance and in-course scholarships are available. All first year international applicants are automatically considered. Complete details are available from the Office of International Admissions at (416) 979-5080 or e-mail askinter@acs.ryerson.ca. FURTHER INFORMATION Ms. Vicky Choy Co-ordinator International Recruitment Admissions/Liaison/Curriculum Advising Ryerson Polytechnic University 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON, Canada M5B 2K3 (416) 979-5080 Fax: (416) 979-5067 E-mail: askinter@acs.ryerson.ca Website: www.ryerson.ca				QUICK LINKS Canada Student Loans Program Canadian Universities Graduate Studies Guidelines for Admission - International Students Important Sites for Learning Links to Other Sites Ontario Colleges Ontario Schools Private Institutions Procedure for Admission - National Students Public Libraries Study Permit
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